Author: Ariana Portalatin

Dentists are often faced with several challenges regarding patient care, business management and staffing. 

From DSO affiliations to industry partnerships, here are three updates about the endodontics field that have taken place since Oct. 4: 

Boca Raton, Fla.-based Sage Dental recently opened an office in Loganville, Ga. 

Offering integrative care has become a crucial part of providing the best care for patients of Sara Larbi, DDS. 

From court cases to DSO affiliations, here are four updates that have taken place in Maryland since May 25:

There are 7,412 oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S., according to data from KFF. 

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco and Stanford (Ca.) University are partnering to advance training for oral health researchers. 

Dental companies have continued to invest in oral surgery as the specialty is projected to continue seeing growth in the next few years. 

Dentists earn an average salary of $131,490 in Utah, one of the best states to start a business. 

United Concordia recently gained a five-year contract with the Department of Defense to administer its TRICARE Dental Program.